Written by

Chuck Barney
Contra Costa Times

SUNDAY

■ We're still recovering from the brutal bloodbath of the so-called "Red Wedding" in last week's episode. So it hardly seems fair that Season 3 of "Game of Thrones" now rushes to a close. Of course, we have some burning questions: Will the remaining Starks be able to survive? Can the Lannisters retain their grip on the Iron Throne? And what will bratty Joffrey do next? 9 p.m., HBO.

■ We keep waiting for Chicken Little to show up on "Falling Skies." Instead, all we get are aliens - or "skitters." Season 3 begins tonight. 9 p.m., TNT.MONDAY ...